Parts
From the irrigation components pack:
- 13mm end plug
- 13mm elbow
- Filter
- Pump
LDPE pipe is the stiffer, smoother pipe.
Braided hose is like a garden hose.
Process
- Open the irrigation components pack.
- Fit the end plug to one end of the LDPE pipe and the elbow to the other. (this can be made easier by warming the pipe in some hot water).
- Fit the LDPE pipe to the right hand set of cable tie bases.
- The elbow goes at the top through the hole directly above the cable tie base.
- Lock the pipe in place with the reusable cable ties.
- Attach the braided hose to the open end of the elbow from the outside of the greenhouse.
- Attach orange pump to open end of braided hose and plug the connector into the control unit.
- Cut the braided hose halfway down and fit the inline filter, note the arrow with direction of flow (arrow faces away from pump).
Water distribution
Use the remaining irrigation parts to distribute water around the greenhouse - the exact method will depend on what you are growing.
Punch holes in the LDPE pipe with the supplied punch, fit joiners, and then 4mm hose to either drippers or sprayers.
Sprayers can be secured to the shelves, drippers are best placed into pots or watering trays.
The pump can be set to run for X seconds every Y hours; a good starting point is
- 20 seconds every 24 hours in winter
- 30 seconds every 12 hours in summer
Water source
Place the pump into a suitable water tank. If your water source is further away than the supplied hose will allow, you can add standard garden hose to extend it. Bear in mind that the available pressure and flow at the drippers / sprayers will reduce if your tank is further away.
If you move the pump, you will probably also need a pump extension cable; these are available in our online shop.
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